Hannibal
The Carthaginian general, Hannibal is notorious for his strategic ways. Hannibal followed his father, Hamilcar, at a very young age along with his brothers. He gained his title, as general after his father’s death. He witnessed many triumphs from his father’s skills and learned from his weaknesses. His father’s army voted him as general in spite of being only 26 years of age. In his first year as a general, he strived for military success and received it in portions. Hannibal struggled to keep his army throughout the landslides, hurricanes, and snowstorms because their resources were scarce. As well as, his small amount of food that their selected army could feast upon after each battle or invasion. He appeared as a very just liberator. The Romans did not except his liberal ways so they never united. Therefore, despite Hannibal’s considerable military abilities, his actions prevented him from conquering. Hannibal was a military master because he had the determination to succeed. After Hamilcar’s death Hannibal became an excellent military leader. “Under [Hannibal’s] control the Carthaginians made large territorial advances…” (I-cias). He learned quickly how to be a leader and with the support of his brothers he was
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Approximate Word count = 890
Approximate Pages = 4 (250 words per page double spaced)
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